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Halfway, MD
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland.
Population
10,849
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,484
ZIP codes
0
Halfway and its ZIP codes
Halfway at a glance
- Halfway is about 3.9 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,036 a year, 31% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,300 (40% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,269 a month.
Local data for Halfway, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Halfway, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,036
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$253,300
Median rent
$1,269/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,921), Irish Americans (1,483), Italian Americans (504).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Halfway.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,257
66,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $7,506 per person
How people get to work
Halfway, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Halfway, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,066
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
280
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Halfway, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Halfway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kemps MillCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| WilliamsportTown | 2.9 mi | 1 |
| St. JamesCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 6 |
| HagerstownCity | 3 mi | 12.9 |
| FunkstownTown | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Wilson-ConococheagueCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.7 |
| PinesburgCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| DownsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| BreathedsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| RobinwoodCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.8 |
| FairplayCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Fountainhead-Orchard HillsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.4 |
| CearfossCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| MaugansvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.4 |
| TilghmantonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Paramount-Long MeadowCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Halfway, MD in?
- Halfway is in Washington County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Halfway, MD?
- About 10,849 people live in Halfway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Halfway?
- Nearby places include Kemps Mill (2.6 mi), Williamsport (2.9 mi), St. James (3 mi), Hagerstown (3 mi), Funkstown (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023